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Food / Re: What Is The Strangest Thing You Know You've Ever Eaten? (Pic) by archat: 8:54pm On Oct 28, 2022
U sure set your brain neva fall down from your head grin
Food / Re: How Much Is 1 Cup Of Rice In Your Area by archat: 3:02am On Oct 26, 2022
Nigeria where are we heading to.
Food / Re: How Much Is 1 Cup Of Rice In Your Area by archat: 3:00am On Oct 26, 2022
Naija where we dey go?�
Car Talk / Re: "The Car Is Worth 100m, The Cloth Is 15k A Yard", Young Northerner Brags by archat: 11:21am On May 28, 2020
Awa moni yeeeeeeepa
Religion / Re: TB Joshua On The Mountain Praying For Coronavirus End (Photos) by archat: 8:13pm On Apr 28, 2020
O boy!!!!! See how pastors dey collect Chai.... Unna men me I no fit laugh ooo. Christianity is never a religion initially. All this fake men who uses electric current to shock poeple during church service in the name of deliverance God pass una una yansh go soon open finally. Repent and be a true believer before its too late.. Believe in Allah today'
Health / Face Masks Are Not Effective Against Corona Virus by archat: 8:48pm On Mar 27, 2020
Using them to prevent infection is popular in many countries around the world, most notably China during the current coronavirus outbreak where they are also worn to protect against high pollution levels.
Virologists are sceptical about their effectiveness against airborne viruses.
But there is some evidence to suggest the masks can help prevent hand-to-mouth transmissions.
Surgical masks were first introduced into hospitals in the late 18th Century but they did not make the transition into public use until the Spanish flu outbreak in 1919 that went on to kill over 50 million people.
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Dr David Carrington, of St George's, University of London, told BBC News "routine surgical masks for the public are not an effective protection against viruses or bacteria carried in the air", which was how "most viruses" were transmitted, because they were too loose, had no air filter and left the eyes exposed.
But they could help lower the risk of contracting a virus through the "splash" from a sneeze or a cough and provide some protection against hand-to-mouth transmissions.
A 2016 study from New South Wales suggested people touched their faces about 23 times an hour.
Jonathan Ball, professor of molecular virology at the University of Nottingham, said: "In one well controlled study in a hospital setting , the face mask was as good at preventing influenza infection as a purpose-made respirator."
Respirators, which tend to feature a specialised air filter, are specifically designed to protect against potentially hazardous airborne particles.
"However, when you move to studies looking at their effectiveness in the general population, the data is less compelling - it's quite a challenge to keep a mask on for prolonged periods of time," Prof Ball added.
Dr Connor Bamford, of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, at Queen's University Belfast, said "implementing simple hygiene measures" was vastly more effective.
"Covering your mouth while sneezing, washing your hands, and not putting your hands to your mouth before washing them, could help limit the risk of catching any respiratory virus," he said.
The NHS says the best way to avoid catching viruses such as flu
is to:
regularly wash your hands with warm water and soap
avoid touching your eyes and nose wherever possible
maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle
Dr Jake Dunning, head of emerging infections and zoonoses at Public Health England, said: "Although there is a perception that the wearing of facemasks may be beneficial, there is in fact very little evidence of widespread benefit from their use outside of these clinical setting."
He said masks had to be worn correctly, changed frequently and got rid of safely if they were to work properly.
"Research also shows that compliance with these recommended behaviours reduces over time when wearing facemasks for prolonged periods," he added.
People would be better to focus on good personal and hand hygiene if they are concerned, Dr Dunning said.
Health / Covid19 Disease How It Spreads And Its Symptoms by archat: 8:21pm On Mar 27, 2020
So, what is the disease, how does it spread and when are people most infectious?
How do I protect myself?

The best thing is regular and thorough hand washing, preferably with soap and water.
Coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air. These can be breathed in, or cause an infection if you touch a surface they have landed on, then your eyes, nose or mouth.
So, coughing and sneezing into tissues, not touching your face with unwashed hands, and avoiding close contact with infected people are important for limiting the spread.
Face masks do not provide effective protection,
according to medical experts.
What are the coronavirus symptoms?
Coronavirus infects the lungs. The symptoms start with a fever followed by a dry cough, which can lead to breathing problems.
This is a new, continuous cough and means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or having three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual).
It takes five days on average to start showing the symptoms,
scientists have said, but some people will get symptoms much later than this. In fact the World Health Organization (WHO) says the incubation period lasts up to 14 days.
Ear, nose and throat specialists in the UK have also noticed rising reports of anosmia - the term for loss of smell.
And increasing numbers of people on social media have been reporting a lost sense of smell and taste. Some have tested positive for coronavirus.
However, the evidence so far is only anecdotal and viruses behind the common cold often lead to lost senses of smell and/or taste.
People will be most infectious when they have symptoms, but there have been suggestions some can spread the virus even before they are sick.
The early symptoms can easily be confused with other winter bugs including colds and flu.
Romance / Re: "Heard Boobs Milk Cure Corona Virus"very Busty Lagos Lady Shares Her Boobs Photo by archat: 10:01pm On Mar 26, 2020
Ibeg yan dem. Stupid milkless cows

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Religion / Re: As Coronavirus Heads For Dusk You Need This by archat: 9:56pm On Mar 26, 2020
Fuckn goat get
Health / Re: See What The President Of China Said About The New Hanta Virus by archat: 9:40pm On Mar 26, 2020
Mad fuckin man
Celebrities / Re: New Photos Of Jet Li At The Premiere Of 'Mulan' Movie by archat: 2:57pm On Mar 23, 2020
U gogo ask ur village head DAT one munu
Celebrities / Re: New Photos Of Jet Li At The Premiere Of 'Mulan' Movie by archat: 8:57pm On Mar 13, 2020
The best martial artist actor I've ever known. A legend

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Religion / Re: 4 Sexual Sins Every Christian Need To Avoid by archat: 9:34pm On Mar 07, 2020
Fckin forn exic Drators its the same people who preaches that allows indecencies in places of warships. Na thunder ⚡ go faya una mouth for dia. Foolish goatzz
Romance / Re: SEE This!!before You Partake In MouthAction by archat: 11:02pm On Mar 04, 2020
Thanks for this wonderful info am in full support yes... Only pigs goes running their mouths in unhealthy places

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Religion / Re: Prophet TB Joshua Releases Prophecy On Shower Of Rain by archat: 9:19pm On Mar 01, 2020
Na today? Li for fe trylie goatzzz
Health / Re: Coronavirus: 5 Tips On How To Stay Safe by archat: 6:46am On Feb 28, 2020
Gods with his faithful servants
Business / Re: Paypal Funds For Sale(only For Serious People Please) by archat: 7:50am On Feb 24, 2020
C goat for ur mind now you're inviting only serious people abi no worry.....,...
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Romance / Re: Forget Their Pretty Face, Most Hausa Women Have Nothing To Offer In Relationship by archat: 7:46am On Feb 24, 2020
Is it becouse they are not as promiscuous as that of your tribes.. Foolish tribalistic goat

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Nairaland / General / Re: FG, U.S. Sign $1.1m Grant For Electricity Development by archat: 8:14am On Feb 12, 2020
Nice one baba buhari
Health / Re: Men Beware! Long Sex May Kill You! by archat: 1:08pm On Feb 08, 2020
Stupid modafuckerin jerk
Health / Re: Men Beware! Long Sex May Kill You! by archat: 1:04pm On Feb 08, 2020
Am so so I n love with this thread bros thank u xoxo much bitched Bleep the Bleep off
NYSC / Re: NYSC: FG Pays The N33,000 Corpers' Allowance by archat: 7:30pm On Jan 31, 2020
Baba bihari you are doing a very good job I really appreciate you sir thank you soooooooooo soooooooooo soooooooooo much. You are the best president ever. May you rule us for a long long time
Religion / Re: During Fasting, Can Married Couple Have Sex? by archat: 9:45am On Jan 12, 2020
Nonentitiess#sss
Celebrities / Re: Housefly Spotted In The Picture Of Nigerian Rapper "Lil Kesh"� (ZOOM) by archat: 7:03pm On Jan 03, 2020
Ma y the goat no wash yansh when him shit

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Islam for Muslims / Re: Types Of People You Will Find In The Ablution Center by archat: 6:57pm On Jan 03, 2020
Jazakumullahu khairanay Allah add more ink to your pen of iman
Islam for Muslims / Re: Types Of People You Will Find In The Ablution Center by archat: 6:57pm On Jan 03, 2020
Jazakumullahu khairanay Allah add more ink to your pen of ritiousness

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